Philippe Heilberg
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Co-Founder
New York, US
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Philippe Heilberg is an accomplished financial executive with expertise in commodities trading, investment management, and climate risk solutions.
He earned both a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Philippe began his career as a foreign-exchange trader at Salomon Brothers, gaining early experience in international capital markets. He went on to become a Partner at AIG Trading Group, where he led the Global Emerging Markets division and managed trading and investment strategies across multiple regions.
In 2001, Philippe founded Family Office a New York based investment firm. As Chairman and CEO, he guided the company’s strategy across natural resources, agriculture, and frontier markets, with a focus on long-term, research driven commitments. He served in this role until 2018.
Philippe co-founded Arbol Inc., a financial technology company specializing in parametric weather insurance products. Philippe oversees operations and financial strategy, helping guide the firm’s growth. He also co-founded dClimate, a decentralized platform dedicated to climate data and carbon credit verification, advancing transparency and reliability in global climate markets.
Philippe has contributed to industry dialogue through publications and speaking engagements at institutions including the Wharton School, New York University, and Duke University. His career reflects a consistent focus on combining financial expertise with innovative approaches to risk management and sustainability.
In addition, Philippe is actively engaged in philanthropy. He has supported the Jewish National Fund USA, contributing to programs in sustainability, education, and community development. He also donated the first Torah scroll to the Jewish community of Aruba, underscoring his commitment to heritage, culture, and strengthening Jewish life worldwide.
The Record
Background
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2021 — Present
Co-Founder
dClimate
dClimate is the world’s first transparent, decentralized marketplace where climate data, forecasts, and models are standardized, monetized, and distributed. The marketplace connects data publishers directly with data consumers, making climate data more accessible and reliable. dClimate is the world’s first transparent, decentralized marketplace where climate data, forecasts, and models are standardized, monetized, and distributed. The marketplace connects data publishers directly with data consumers, making climate data more accessible and reliable.
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2018 — Present
Co-Founder
Arbol Inc.
Arbol is a financial technology company that provides parametric insurance and climate risk management solutions. Using advanced data analytics, smart contracts, and blockchain technology, Arbol enables businesses, farmers, and organizations to hedge against weather and climate-related risks. The company’s platform facilitates transparent, efficient, and customizable risk transfer products, helping clients manage uncertainty in agriculture, energy, and other climate-sensitive sectors.
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2018 — 2022
President & COO/CFO
Arbol Inc.
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2021 — 2024
Chairman
Arbol Underwriters Ltd.
Arbol Underwriters Ltd. is a managing general underwriter, regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. The company specializes in parametric reinsurance solutions, leveraging advanced data analytics, climate models, and the dClimate data platform to design transparent and efficient risk transfer products. Working in collaboration with reinsurers, Arbol Underwriters provides both standardized and customized coverage options for weather, climate, and other emerging risks.
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2001 — 2018
Chairman & CEO
Family Office
The family office was a private investment firm based in New York, founded and led by Philippe Heilberg, who served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Established in 2001, the firm specialized in international investments, focusing on natural resources, agriculture, and emerging markets.
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1999 — 2001
Managing Partner
Heilberg Management LLC
Heilberg Management LLC was an investment management firm, founded by Philippe Heilberg. The firm specialized in strategic investment opportunities in global markets, drawing on Philippe’s background in trading and emerging market finance at Salomon Brothers and AIG Trading Group.
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1991 — 1999
Partner
AIG Trading Group
AIG Trading Group, Inc. is a financial services company providing prime brokerage, back-office support, and other services. AIG Trading Group, Inc. specifically offers currency and commodity prime brokerage, access to e-commerce trading portals, and political-economic research. They also provide services related to foreign exchange, debt, options, risk management, and financing.
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1987 — 1990
Vice President
Salomon Brothers
Salomon Brothers, founded in 1910, was a major American investment bank known for its strength in U.S. Treasury bond trading and for pioneering mortgage-backed securities and CMOs. The firm offered trading and investment banking services before being acquired by Travelers Group in 1997 and absorbed into Citigroup by 2003.
In The News
Newsfeed
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1 April 2026 · Chabad of Puerto Rico
Strengthening Jewish Life in Puerto Rico and Across the Caribbean
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1 February 2026 · Benchmark Journal
Climate Volatility in Global Finance
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8 September 2025 · Gowanus Lounge
From Wall Street Trading to Climate Risk Solutions: Philippe Heilberg’s Story
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7 August 2025
Faeger and dClimate Launch AI Remote Sensing Program to Map AWD Potential in Philippines Rice System
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18 June 2025
Introducing dClimate Labs: Infrastructure for a Resilient Planet
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27 March 2025
Arbol Expands Leadership Team with Strategic Hires to Drive Growth Across AI, Agriculture, Insurance
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5 December 2024
Arbol Delivers $20 Million in Hurricane Milton Parametric Payouts Less Than 30 Days After Landfall
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30 April 2024
Arbol Raises $60 Million to Scale Parametric Insurance, Responding to Increasing Climate Risk
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1 February 2021 · Medium
An Introduction to dClimate: A Decentralized Network for Climate Data
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23 July 2020
Arbol transacts $11m notional through weather risk platform
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Formative Years
Education
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The Wharton School | University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics. Summa Cum Laude
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The Wharton School | University of Pennsylvania
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance. Dean's List
Areas Of Focus